The tenth international and interdisciplinary conference of the European Research Network on Global Pentecostalism (GloPent) will be held on 9–10 February 2018 at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

Conference Theme

With its growth, global impact, and reach, Pentecostalism has
developed into a diverse and established movement of denominations,
independent churches, mega-churches, and ministries. Within mainline
Christianity, Pentecostal beliefs and practices are now more accepted
and are described by some as the ‘Pentecostalization’ of Christianity.
This is observed in the acceptance of key practices and beliefs
concerning the gifts of the Holy Spirit like divine healing,
deliverance, and prophecy. However, Pentecostalism in the context of
(late) modernity is more than a success story.

In spite of its missionary zeal, Pentecostalism is not immune of
decline and apostasy of the second or third generation Pentecostals.
Furthermore, science and shifting morals in societies challenge
Pentecostal beliefs more broadly which calls for response and engagement
with the surrounding context. And due to new media, scandals
concerning Pentecostal leaders can no longer be hidden.

Together these trends raise a number of questions with regard to the
future of Pentecostalism, which will be the overall theme of the GloPent
conference 2018 in Amsterdam.

The conference theme the 'Future of Pentecostalism' will be organized
among 3 themes and we especially invite contributions to the following
topics: